Clearing Immigration and Customs

發布日期:2026-09-05 旅遊與文化 Level 2
Clearing Immigration and Customs
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背景
出國旅行時,入境審查(immigration inspection)與海關申報(customs declaration)是每位旅客都必須面對的兩道關卡。移民官會詢問你的來訪目的、停留天數與住宿地點,並要求完成指紋採集與拍照。通過審查後,還需在海關申報攜帶的物品。本篇以台灣旅客 Mia 入境美國為情境,完整模擬從移民審查到海關申報的真實對話流程,學習在這兩個關卡都能流暢應對的實用英語。
  • 移民官 Officer Brown 詢問 Mia 的來訪目的與停留天數
  • Mia 提供住宿地點與回程機票,通過基本入境審查
  • 雙方完成指紋採集與拍照等手續
  • Officer Brown 進行海關申報詢問,確認旅客攜帶物品
  • Mia 說明包裝食品與禮物後順利通關放行
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Reading

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English

Officer Brown: Good afternoon. May I see your passport, please?

Mia: Of course. Here you go.

Officer Brown: What's the purpose of your visit?

Mia: I'm here on vacation. I've always wanted to explore this country.

Officer Brown: How long will you be staying?

Mia: I'll be staying for ten days.

Officer Brown: Where will you be staying?

Mia: I have a reservation at a hotel in the city center. Here is the address.

Officer Brown: Do you have a return ticket?

Mia: Yes, I do. My flight back is on the fourteenth.

Officer Brown: Is this your first time in the United States?

Mia: Yes, it is. I'm very excited to be here.

Officer Brown: Please look at the camera and place your fingers on the scanner.

Mia: Sure. Like this?

Officer Brown: That's perfect. Now, do you have anything to declare?

Mia: I have some snacks and gifts for my friends. Is that okay?

Officer Brown: Are you carrying any food, plants, or more than ten thousand dollars in cash?

Mia: I have some packaged cookies and a small bottle of hot sauce. No plants or large amounts of cash.

Officer Brown: Packaged food is generally fine, but please make sure everything is listed correctly on your customs form.

Mia: I already filled it out on the plane. Everything is written down.

Officer Brown: Very well. Everything looks good. Welcome to the United States. Enjoy your stay!

Mia: Thank you so much, Officer Brown. I can't wait to start exploring!

中文翻譯

Officer Brown: 午安。可以讓我看您的護照嗎?

Mia: 當然可以。給您。

Officer Brown: 您此行的目的是什麼?

Mia: 我是來度假的。我一直很想來探索這個國家。

Officer Brown: 您計畫停留多久?

Mia: 我會待十天。

Officer Brown: 您會住在哪裡?

Mia: 我在市中心的一間飯店有預訂。這是地址。

Officer Brown: 您有回程機票嗎?

Mia: 有的。我十四號的回程班機。

Officer Brown: 這是您第一次來美國嗎?

Mia: 是的,我非常興奮能來這裡。

Officer Brown: 請看向鏡頭,並將手指放在掃描機上。

Mia: 好的,像這樣嗎?

Officer Brown: 很好。現在,請問您有任何物品需要申報嗎?

Mia: 我有一些零食和要送朋友的禮物。這樣沒問題嗎?

Officer Brown: 您有攜帶任何食物、植物,或超過一萬美元的現金嗎?

Mia: 我有一些包裝好的餅乾和一小瓶辣醬。沒有植物,現金也不多。

Officer Brown: 包裝好的食品通常沒問題,但請確認您的海關申報表上所有項目都已正確填寫。

Mia: 我已經在飛機上填好了。所有東西都有寫上去。

Officer Brown: 非常好。一切都沒問題。歡迎來到美國,祝您旅途愉快!

Mia: 非常感謝您,布朗官員。我迫不及待要開始探索了!

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Key Words

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10 個
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Expressions

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Practice

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1 Why is Mia visiting the United States?
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2 What food items does Mia say she is carrying?
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3 Please place your fingers on the .
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4 Are you any food, plants, or more than ten thousand dollars in cash?
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5 I'm here vacation. I've always wanted to explore this country.
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6 Do you have anything to ?
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Discussion

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2 題

以下問題沒有標準答案,請試著用英文說出自己的想法,一題講三到五句話。

  1. 1 Have you ever gone through immigration inspection at an airport? What questions did the officer ask you, and how did you answer them?
  2. 2 If you were traveling abroad for the first time, what items would you bring in your suitcase? How would you explain your belongings to a customs officer if they asked?